Purpose of Health Care Career

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 Paper Instructions HSC 0003, Introduction to Healthcare Health Sciences and Related Studies

Medical Campus

Miami Dade College

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Purpose of Health Care Career Paper

The purpose of this paper is for students to research, learn and write about specific elements of a

health care worker’s career. Students are recommended to choose the health care profession

that they are planning on pursuing. Examples of paper topics include:

Registered Nurse; Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; Physician Assistant; Pharmacy

Technician; Massage Therapist or Radiographic Technologist.

The Miami Dade College Campus’s (Medical Campus) Library has resources dedicated to these

careers. In addition, students will interview a health care professional in their chosen field of

study to include in their paper.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HEALTH CARE CAREER PAPER

This paper is broken down into TWO (2) sections:

1. Section 1 – Choose ONE of the FOUR topics below to research regarding the chosen profession

(topic).

 Job Description

 Education, Registration or Certification, Employment, Professional Activities

2. Section 2 – Reflection on chosen topic in Section 1

 Personal Reflection

 Health Care Professional Interview

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WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE TOPIC YOU HAVE CHOSEN

Be sure to include the following information in the section that you choose. As part of your section,

you will also interview a health care worker in the field you are researching to attain their expertise

on the section you have chosen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional 2. Describe the limits of authority and responsibility legislated “scope of practice” for this

health care career 3. Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (choose 1 or 2 of the codes)

Health Care Career Paper Instructions HSC 0003, Introduction to Healthcare Health Sciences and Related Studies

Medical Campus

Miami Dade College

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EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

1. Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation 2. Identify at least two different types of educational institutions/schools offering the

program. 3. State how much time it takes to complete the program 4. Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions required 5. What degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career Identify the

professional certification or registration required and by what organization or government agency